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July 2, 2023

Writing Challenge 'H' Words ~ Sponsor: Constance La France

"It's impossible for those who persecute you to imagine a halo

above your head when what they want to see are horns."

~ quote by poet

I've never worn a pair of angel wings There's no glowing halo above my head but my tears flowed like water from wellsprings when someone I love was wounded and bled My heart has been bruised and it's been broken There's no glowing halo above my head 'cause I've damaged hearts with words I've spoken and then been sorry for things I have said I have bared my skin and revealed my soul There's no glowing halo above my head I confess that sometimes I lose control Can't change one thing about the life I've led I have scars inside that no one shall see There's no glowing halo above my head No angelic wings, soft and feathery I’m simply human, seeking daily bread

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Constance La France

Date: 7/21/2023 1:47:00 PM

Lin, beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge H Words, I love the image and quote too !

Lin Lane
Date: 7/22/2023 7:53:00 PM

I’m delighted you enjoyed it and honored to be on your winning list.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/7/2023 3:30:00 PM

oh gosh Lin I think my comment went amiss as recall seeing your heartfelt poem written with such honesty and the lovely pic, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 7/7/2023 3:35:00 PM

You're leaving one now, Jan, so I thank you for your congrats.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/4/2023 10:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Your "Halo" is a lovely write/picture. Your quote is very true. Have a blessed/great day.................

Lin Lane
Date: 7/7/2023 3:34:00 PM

Thank you, Paula, for so many kind comments you leave for my poetry.

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/4/2023 6:46:00 AM

Beautiful quote and exquisite poem, Lin. I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your triumphant win in the contest.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/4/2023 7:49:00 AM

Thanks for your well wishes, Lasaad.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/4/2023 5:36:00 AM

- Lovely quote and poem, Lin :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 7/4/2023 7:46:00 AM

I'm so pleased you like it, Anne-Lise and thank you.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/4/2023 1:27:00 AM

Lovely poem Lin! Who has seen a halo above the head of someone on earth, no one has moral perfection - yet to our redeemer we all have worth. God forgives and so must we, forgive yourself, the world and me. Congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest… Belle

Lin Lane
Date: 7/4/2023 5:34:00 AM

No human is worthy of such divinity, Belle. Your spiritual convictions are my own. Thank you for the congratulations. I appreciate you and your kind comments.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 7/3/2023 10:21:00 PM

Congratulations, this is beautiful

Lin Lane
Date: 7/4/2023 5:33:00 AM

Thank you very much, Dilly.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/3/2023 4:18:00 PM

Lin, a raw and beautifully expressed emotive poem. None of us wear halo's and should not judge others. We are all human and make mistakes and forgiveness is key. Those who hold grudges wear the horns. A fave for me.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/3/2023 4:26:00 PM

You’re absolutely right, Tania. No one is perfect but some enjoy having a “holier than thou” attitude. I truly appreciate your supportive comments and the fave. Thank you.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/3/2023 12:23:00 PM

Nice piece Lin, with lovely rhyme and flow making it a not to read. Blessings,Gordon

Lin Lane
Date: 7/3/2023 4:21:00 PM

Thank you very much for your great remarks, Gordon.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/3/2023 11:13:00 AM

Raw honesty! I love it! What I’m thankful for is a God that is so good he loves us despite our horns, our ugly momentous moments. I have too many. His grace and mercy, I live for. His arms I long for. His “well done” as I say what for. He sees a child of God. Lin, your writing is impeccable and touches the heart!

Lin Lane
Date: 7/3/2023 11:30:00 AM

He is a loving God, quick to forgive us as we should forgive others. Your thoughts had my eyes welling with tears, Kim. They touched my heart, too. Thank you for that. Hugs.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/3/2023 3:32:00 AM

God is compassionate and will lead you to heavenly bliss. Victor

Lin Lane
Date: 7/3/2023 11:28:00 AM

Thank you, Victor. Heaven is His home. He gave me the Earth.

Deb M

Date: 7/3/2023 2:44:00 AM

Oh my Lin …that is truly beautiful and touching! Debx

Lin Lane
Date: 7/3/2023 2:52:00 AM

Hi Deb and thanks an awful lot for your sentiments. I appreciate them and you.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/3/2023 2:01:00 AM

We all have our own negatives, Lin, nothing to feel bad about:)

Lin Lane
Date: 7/3/2023 2:51:00 AM

You speak the truth, Jo. There was only one perfect human, and he paid the ultimate price for all of us imperfect ones. Thanks for commenting.

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/3/2023 1:30:00 AM

Ain’t that the truth Lin, and no human being can judge you, we’re all imperfect creatures, but some believe they are an absolute authority on life, who cares about such monsters, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 7/3/2023 2:50:00 AM

No human being should judge another. I don't give a fig about monsters who point at a straw in my eye and overlook the rafter in their own. I think you've labeled them perfectly. Thanks so much for your thoughts, David.